Question

Differentiate between:

Language diversity and Regional diversity.

Answer 1

	Language diversity	Regional diversity
(i)	In India, multilingualism is a way of life.	A region is a spatial and temporal construct with some cultural homogeneity. This is referred to as regional diversitv.
(ii)	Indian states were organised linguistically in 1956. As a result, residents of a specific state speak a specific language.	People in a geographical area identify with the present through their shared history.
(ill)	India's language policy guarantees linguistic minorities protection.	Each region has its own rich and distinct diversity. People in a region vary in terms of race and ethnicity.
(iv)	India's language policy is pluralistic, emphasising the use of one's mother tongue in administration, education, and other areas of mass communication.	Every region has a distinct history that has shaped its present. In Maharashtra, for example, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's role and significance are well established.